In China, at least 12 persons were killed and 147 others injured in a powerful explosion in a pre-fabricated house in Shaanxi Province.<br/><br/> The state run Xinhua news agency said, the explosion occurred yesterday in the town of Xinmin in Fugu County.<br/><br/> The blast caused damage to nearby buildings, including a local hospital. According to the reports,many persons live in the housing complex, but how many were there at the time of the blast is unclear. <br/><br/>The cause of the explosion is also unknown. However, some internet news sites suggest explosives may have been stored illegally in the house's basement.